R Dev Dashboard - Empowering Thousands of R Developers, Package Maintainers, and Companies
Authors: Maciej Nasinski
Abstract: The R Dev Dashboard is a powerful tool designed to benefit thousands of R developers, package maintainers, and organizations. With features like package information, download trend analysis, version comparison, CRAN check results, and dependency analysis, this dashboard simplifies package management and provides essential insights. Powered by the pacs package, it’s an indispensable resource for anyone involved in R development, helping you stay on top of CRAN updates and make informed decisions for your projects.
The app is designed to offer seamless support for both mobile and desktop users.
Full Description:
Welcome to the R Dev Dashboard, your ultimate companion for managing and exploring CRAN packages. Designed with the entire R community in mind, from individual developers to large-scale organizations, this dashboard streamlines workflows, offers deep insights, and ensures that your package management process is as efficient as possible. The app is designed to offer seamless support for both mobile and desktop users.
Key Features:
- Package Information: Access comprehensive details about any CRAN package, including the latest version, license, maintainer, and more. The intuitive interface allows you to search and view package details in seconds.
- Download Statistics: Track and compare package download trends over time. Visualize how your package or others perform across different time periods, and make data-driven decisions to improve visibility and reach.
- Version Comparison: Stay on top of package updates by comparing different versions. The dashboard highlights the differences between versions, allowing you to quickly identify changes and understand their impact.
- CRAN Check Results: Ensure your package meets CRAN standards with up-to-date CRAN check results. Identify and fix issues before they affect users, maintaining your package's reliability and reputation.
- Dependency Analysis: Dive deep into package dependencies to understand how packages are interconnected. This feature helps in managing dependencies more effectively, especially in complex projects.
- CRAN Releases: Keep track of the latest CRAN releases and updates. Stay informed about new package versions, and never miss an important update.
Powered by pacs:
The backbone of this dashboard is the pacs package—a powerful toolkit for interacting with CRAN packages. pacs simplifies many tasks in package development, such as analyzing dependencies, comparing versions, and retrieving metadata, making it an indispensable tool for R developers.
Who Should Use This Dashboard?
Whether you're an R package developer, a data scientist, or simply an R enthusiast, the R Dev Dashboard offers valuable tools to enhance your package management experience.
- Developers: Track your package’s lifecycle, from version control to CRAN compliance.
- Scientists: Analyze package dependencies and download trends to ensure you’re using the best tools for your projects.
- Package Maintainers: Monitor updates, check results, and manage dependencies with ease.
Shiny app: R Dev Dashboard
Repo: GitHub - Polkas/rdevdash: r developer dashboard based on pacs
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